Tanzania

Uganda's national football team, the Cranes, concluded a challenging period marked by an early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and a failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These results have brought renewed focus on underlying structural issues within Ugandan football.

Lebo Ramalepe has embraced a new, more advanced role as a winger for Banyana Banyana at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, proving instrumental in their quarter-final qualification.

Uganda's Victoria Pearls have emerged as champions of the 2026 Capricorn Series in Windhoek, Namibia, defeating the host nation in a decisive final. This victory not only secured the trophy but also provided crucial T20 International ranking points and valuable development experience.

Uganda's Sand Cranes have secured automatic qualification for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2026, while Tanzania prepares for a crucial two-legged qualifier against Burundi. The two East African nations recently met in the CECAFA Championship.

Uganda secured a commanding 103-run victory over Tanzania in a crucial warm-up fixture, signaling their readiness for the final leg of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B. The win provides a significant boost as the Cricket Cranes aim to solidify their top position in the standings.